Storyline: Already locked into the postseason, the Saints keep up their chase of the 49ers as well as going for the NFC South crown. Drew Brees continues his assault on Dan Marino's passing record of 5,084 set in 1984. Brees is at 4,368 — he won't reach it against the Vikings' sieve of a pass defense, but should erase a huge chunk of the difference. Minnesota hopes to get back star RB Adrian Peterson from a high left ankle sprain.

Did you know? Saints TE Jimmy Graham leads NFC with 80 receptions, and RB Darren Sproles is third with 74 catches.